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giardia

/dʒiːˈɑːr.di.ə/

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noun

/dʒiːˈɑːr.di.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род микроскопических паразитических простейших, которые могут инфицировать кишечник человека и животных, часто подозреваемых как причина диареи.

A noun referring to a genus of microscopic parasitic protozoa that can infect the intestines of humans and animals, often suspected as a cause of diarrhea.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Parasitic protozoanB2formalmedical

    A microscopic parasite that can infect the intestines of humans and animals, often causing gastrointestinal illness.

    ruПаразитическое простейшее

    • The doctor suspected giardia was the cause of the patient's persistent diarrhea.
    • Contaminated water sources are a common way to contract giardia.
    • Treatment for giardia usually involves specific antibiotics.
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